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Rural Cooperative Development Grants
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
USDA-NIFA-OP-012058
USDA-NIFA
General Information
Est. Program Funding:
Closing Date:
Expected No. of Awards
Award Ceiling
Opportunity Number:
USDA-NIFA-OP-012058
Owning Agency:
USDA-NIFA
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary (D)
Synopsis
The purpose of the RCDG program, under assistance listing number 10.771, is to enable nonprofit institutions to establish and operate centers for rural cooperative development (Center). The primary objective of the program is to improve the economic condition of rural areas by helping nonprofit organizations that in turn provide technical assistance to start, expand, or improve cooperatives and mutually owned businesses in rural areas. |
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| Response Date | Jul 24, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Posting Date | Jul 07, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Archive Date | Aug 23, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Award Ceiling | 1,000,000 |
| Award Floor | 200,000 |
| Cost Sharing | Yes |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) |
| Additional Info on Eligibility: | Applications will only be accepted from nonprofit institutions. A “nonprofit institution” is defined as any organization or institution, including an accredited institution of higher education, no part of the net earnings of which inures, or may lawfully inure, to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements in 7 CFR 4284.520(a). Applicants are ineligible for assistance through this program if one or more of the items defined in 7 CFR 4284.520(b) occurs. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name | Adam Hoque Grantor |
| Link to Additional Information: | Rural Cooperative Development Grants |
| Grantor Contact Information: |
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CFDA Program(s)
- 10.771: Rural Cooperative Development Grants
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